Carrara

Carrara is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Tuscany that is famous for its marble. The extraction of marble in Carrara has been documented since ancient times. Today's city of Carrara, located at the foot of the Apennines, was founded in the 11th century and marble quarrying resumed in the 12th century. Over the centuries the city of Carrara has expanded towards the sea, where today most of the population is located. Starting from the 19th century, the village of Marina di Carrara was built on the seashore as a summer resort. Marble quarrying and processing is still the dominant industry.

By car
Take the A12 highway and exit at the Carrara toll booth.

Events and festivales

 * CarraraMarmotec: International fair of marble and technologies for its processing.
 * Carrara Festival
 * Marble Weeks: Marble exhibits and installations are arranged throughout the city edit
 * Solemnity of San Ceccardo: July 16th. Patron of the city.
 * Solemnity of Our Lady of the People: Second Sunday of May and third Sunday of November. Patroness of the historic centre.

Buy
In Carrara there are numerous shops selling marble items, such as sculptures, statues, busts and tombs.

Go next

 * Massa
 * Massa